High Degree of Variability in Reporting of Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes After Hip Arthroscopy

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (12) ◽  
pp. 3040-3046 ◽  
Author(s):  
Austin V. Stone ◽  
Cale A. Jacobs ◽  
T. David Luo ◽  
Molly C. Meadows ◽  
Shane J. Nho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Hip Arthroscopy ◽  
Alpha Angle ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Center Edge ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Study Characteristics ◽  
Size Standard ◽  
Pro Instruments

Background: Hip arthroscopy for the treatment of intra-articular pathology is a rapidly expanding field. Outcome measures should be reported to document the efficacy of arthroscopic procedures; however, the most effective outcome measures are not established. Purpose: To evaluate the variability in outcomes reported after hip arthroscopy and to compare the responsiveness of patient-reported outcome (PRO) instruments. Study Design: Systematic review. Methods: We reviewed primary hip arthroscopy literature between January 2011 and September 2016 using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines. Patient and study characteristics were recorded. Pre- and postoperative means and SDs of PROs were recorded from articles that used 2 or more PROs with a 1-year minimum follow-up. From this subset of articles, we compared the responsiveness between PRO instruments using the effect size, standard response mean, and relative efficiency. Results: We identified 130 studies that met our inclusion/exclusion criteria, which totaled 16,970 patients (17,511 hips, mean age = 37.0 years, mean body mass index = 25.9 kg/m2). Radiographic measures were reported in 100 studies. The alpha angle and center-edge angle were the most common measures. Range of motion was reported in 81 of 130 articles. PROs were reported in 129 of 130 articles, and 21 different PRO instruments were identified. The mean number of PROs per article was 3.2, and 78% used 2 or more PROs. The most commonly used PRO was the modified Harris Hip Score, followed by the Hip Outcome Score (HOS)–Activities of Daily Living, HOS-Sport, visual analog scale, and Nonarthritic Hip Score (NAHS). The 2 most responsive PRO tools were the International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT)–12 and the NAHS. Conclusion: Outcomes reporting is highly variable in the hip arthroscopy literature. More than 20 different PRO instruments have been used, which makes comparison across studies difficult. A uniform set of outcome measures would allow for clearer interpretation of the hip arthroscopy literature and offer potential conclusions from pooled data. On the basis of our comparative responsiveness results and previously reported psychometric properties of the different PRO instruments, we recommend more widespread adoption of the iHOT PROs instruments to assess hip arthroscopy outcomes.

The Importance of Comprehensive Cam Correction: Radiographic Parameters Are Predictive of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures at 2 Years After Hip Arthroscopy

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (9) ◽  
pp. 2072-2078 ◽  
Author(s):  
Drew A. Lansdown ◽  
Kyle Kunze ◽  
Gift Ukwuani ◽  
Brian R. Waterman ◽  
Shane J. Nho
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Hip Arthroscopy ◽  
Alpha Angle ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome Measures ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Center Edge ◽  
Radiographic Measurements ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Center Edge Angle

Background: The specific influence of preoperative and postoperative radiographic measurements on patient-reported outcome measures after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) remains unclear. Purpose: To investigate the relationship between radiographic measurements and 2-year outcomes after hip arthroscopy for the treatment of FAI. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: A clinical registry of patients undergoing primary hip arthroscopy for FAI between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2014, was queried. Outcome measures included the Hip Outcome Score (HOS) Activities of Daily Living (ADL), HOS Sport-Specific Subscale (SSS), modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain and satisfaction. Preoperative and postoperative radiographic measurements were recorded. Univariate analysis was conducted to identify relationships between all radiographic and demographic variables and outcome scores. A multivariate regression analysis, controlling for demographic factors, was used to identify independent associations between radiographic measurements on plain radiographs and patient-reported outcomes. Results: The authors identified 707 patients who underwent primary hip arthroscopic management for FAI who were included for analysis. Two-year outcome surveys were completed for 78% to 84% of patients. The mean age of the patients was 33.2 ± 12.3 years, and 64.4% of the patients (n = 456) were female. The mean anteroposterior (AP) alpha angle decreased by 34.3° ( P < .0001), false profile alpha angle by 25.2° ( P < .0001), Dunn lateral alpha angle by 28.9° ( P < .0001), lateral center edge angle by 2.6° ( P < .0001), and anterior center edge angle by 3.4° ( P < .0001). The HOS-ADL score increased from 65.7 ± 18.7 preoperatively to 85.9 ± 16.7 postoperatively ( P < .0001), HOS-SSS increased from 43.4 ± 23.1 to 72.6 ± 27.2 ( P < .0001), and mHHS increased from 57.7 ± 14.0 to 79.1 ± 17.2 ( P < .0001). With multivariate analysis, independent predictors of the postoperative HOS-ADL score included the preoperative false profile alpha angle (beta = −0.16, P = .028). Independent predictors of HOS-SSS score were preoperative AP alpha angle (beta = −0.33, P = .032) and preoperative false profile alpha angle (beta = –0.28, P = .041). For the postoperative mHHS score, independent predictors included preoperative AP alpha angle (beta = −0.18, P = .046), preoperative false profile alpha angle (beta = −0.20, P = .014), and postoperative false profile alpha angle (beta = –0.48, P = .035). The preoperative AP alpha angle (beta = 0.28, P = .024) was a significant predictor for the postoperative VAS pain score. The preoperative false profile alpha angle (beta = −0.34, P = .040) was a significant predictor for the postoperative VAS satisfaction score. Conclusion: The authors observed that radiographic measurements, specifically the preoperative false profile alpha angle, AP alpha angle, and postoperative false profile alpha angle, are independent predictors of 2-year clinical outcomes. The femoral-side measurements were the strongest independent predictors of outcomes, especially measurements of the anterior and lateral-based CAM lesion.

Patients With Borderline Hip Dysplasia Achieve Clinically Significant Outcome After Arthroscopic Femoroacetabular Impingement Surgery: A Case-Control Study With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (11) ◽  
pp. 2636-2645 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward C. Beck ◽  
Benedict U. Nwachukwu ◽  
Jorge Chahla ◽  
Kyleen Jan ◽  
Timothy C. Keating ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hip Arthroscopy ◽  
Hip Dysplasia ◽  
Alpha Angle ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Acetabular Coverage ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Modified Harris Hip Score ◽  
Preoperative Predictors

Background: There is a growing trend for hip arthroscopists to treat patients with borderline hip dysplasia (BHD) for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) without addressing the acetabular coverage. However, the literature of outcomes and failure rates for these patients is conflicting. Purpose: (1) To identify whether patients with BHD achieved 2-year similar patient-reported outcome, minimal clinically important difference (MCID), and patient acceptable symptomatic state (PASS) when compared with patients without BHD and (2) to identify predictors for achieving the MCID and PASS among patients with BHD who are undergoing hip arthroscopy for FAIS. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Data from consecutive patients who underwent primary hip arthroscopy with routine capsular closure for the treatment of FAIS between January 2012 and January 2017 were collected and retrospectively analyzed. Patients with BHD (lateral center-edge angle [LCEA], 20°-25°) were matched 2:1 by age, sex, and body mass index (BMI) to control patients with normal acetabular coverage (LCEA, >25°-40°). Patient-reported outcome, MCID, and PASS were compared between the groups. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified significant predictors of achieving the MCID and PASS in the BHD group. Results: The MCID in the BHD group was defined as 9.2, 13.7, 8.5, and 15.2 for the Hip Outcome Score–Activities of Daily Living, Hip Outcome Score–Sport Specific, modified Harris Hip Score, and iHOT-12, respectively. Threshold scores for achieving the PASS in both groups were 87.9, 76.4, 78.1, and 60.0. A total of 112 patients were identified as having BHD (LCEA, 20°-25°) and were matched to 224 controls. Both groups saw statistically significant increases in score averages over the 2-year period; however, the differences between them were not statistically significant ( P > .05 for all). There was no statistical difference in the frequency of the BHD and non-BHD cohorts achieving the MCID on at least 1 threshold score (86.6% vs 85.6%, P = .837) and the PASS (78.6% vs 79.8%, P = .79). There was, however, a statistically significant difference between the rates of patients with and without BHD achieving the PASS on the modified Harris Hip Score threshold (62.5% vs 74.5%, P = .028). The final logistic models demonstrated that lower BMI (odds ratio [OR], 0.872; P = .029), lower preoperative alpha angle (OR, 0.965; P = .014), and female sex (OR, 3.647; P = .03) are independent preoperative predictors of achieving the MCID, while lower preoperative alpha angle (OR, 0.943; P = .018) and self-reported limp (OR, 18.53; P = .007) are independent preoperative predictors of achieving the PASS. Conclusion: Outcome improvements in patients with BHD who are undergoing arthroscopic treatment with capsular closure for FAIS are not significantly different from patients with normal acetabular coverage. Lower BMI, lower alpha angle, absence of limp, and female sex are preoperative predictors of achieving meaningful clinically significant outcome improvements in patients with BHD.

scholarly journals Pre-operative and Post-Operative Alpha Angles are Significant Independent Predictors of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures at Two Years After Hip Arthroscopy

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (7_suppl4) ◽  
pp. 2325967118S0017
Author(s):  
Drew A. Lansdown ◽  
Kyle Kunze ◽  
Gift Ukwuani ◽  
Brian Robert Waterman ◽  
William H. Neal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hip Arthroscopy ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Arthroscopic Surgery ◽  
Alpha Angle ◽  
Joint Space Width ◽  
Postoperative Outcomes ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Multivariate Modeling ◽  
Center Edge ◽  
Patient Reported

Objectives: Residual impingement after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a common cause for re-operation; however, the relationship between preoperative and postoperative radiographic parameters and patient-reported outcomes has not been defined. Methods: 749 consecutive patients were reviewed two years after primary hip arthroscopy. Patients undergoing revision surgery were excluded. Pre-operative and post-operative radiographs were analyzed to measure the alpha angle on standardized anteroposterior (AP) pelvis, Dunn-lateral, and false profile (FP) views and anterior and lateral center-edge angles (ACEA, LCEA). Univariate analysis evaluated the association between demographic variables, radiographic measures and hip outcome scores (Hip Outcome Score (HOS)-Activities of Daily Living (ADL), HOS-Sports Specific (SS), and Modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS)). Multivariate modeling was subsequently performed. Significance was defined as p<0.05. Results: 706 patients with mean age of 33.2±12.3 years and mean BMI 25.1± 5kg/m2 were included for final analysis. The alpha angle on the AP, Dunn-lateral, and FP views and the ACEA and LCEA decreased after surgery (p<0.001 for all). Significant univariate correlations with the postoperative HOS-ADL included age, BMI, pre-operative AP, FP, and Dunn and postoperative FP alpha angles. Postoperative HOS-SS was correlated with age, BMI, medial post-operative joint space width (JSW), pre-operative AP, FP, and Dunn and postoperative FP alpha angles, and pre-operative and post-operative (ACEA). Postoperative mHHS correlated with age, BMI, post-operative lateral JSW, pre-operative AP, FP, and Dunn and postoperative FP and Dunn alpha angles, and post-operative ACEA. Multivariate modeling (Table 2) demonstrated that preoperative and postoperative FP alpha angles were independent predictors of postoperative outcomes. Conclusion: Pre-operative and post-operative alpha angles were negatively correlated with the HOS-ADL, HOS-SS, and mHHS at 2 years after arthroscopic surgery for FAI. Specifically, pre-operative and postoperative FP alpha angles were independent predictors of postoperative outcomes. These results highlight the importance of resecting anterior cam lesions to prevent residual impingement and inferior outcomes. [Table: see text]

scholarly journals Hip arthroscopy has good clinical outcomes in the treatment of osteoid osteoma of the acetabulum

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guanying Gao ◽  
Ruiqi Wu ◽  
Rongge Liu ◽  
Yingfang Ao ◽  
Jianquan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Osteoid Osteoma ◽  
Hip Arthroscopy ◽  
Alpha Angle ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Center Edge ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Outcome Tool

Abstract Background Osteoid osteoma (OO) of the acetabulum is a relatively rare disease. However, the the clinical outcomes of hip arthroscopy for treatment of OO of the acetabulum are still uncertain. Methods We evaluated consecutive patients who were diagnosed with OO of the acetabulum and who underwent hip arthroscopy at our hospital between January 2013 and March 2020. All patients underwent a preoperative physical examination. Preoperative supine anteroposterior hip radiography, cross-table lateral radiographs, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging were performed in all patients. The alpha angle and lateral center-edge angle were measured before surgery. Supine anteroposterior hip radiography and CT were performed in all patients postoperatively. Preoperative patient-reported outcomes (PROs), including Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the International Hip Outcome Tool-12 (iHOT-12) and modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), and PROs at final follow-up were evaluated. Results A total of 6 patients (mean age, 18.7 years; age range, 6–31 years; 5 males and 1 females) were included in this study. The average follow-up period after surgery was 28.3 months (range, 6–90 months). Before surgery, the mean mHHS was 45.2 ± 10.5 (range, 33–56), the mean iHOT-12 was 33.3 ± 14.5 (range, 13–49), and mean VAS was 8.2 ± 1.0 (range, 7–9). At one month after surgery, mean mHHS was 78.7 ± 1.9 (range, 77–81), iHOT-12 was 71.0 ± 4.5 (range, 68–80), and mean VAS was 0. At the final post-operative follow-up, mean mHHS was 89.2 ± 2.1 (range, 86–91), iHOT-12 was 93.5 ± 5.0 (range, 88–98), and mean VAS was 0. All results, except VAS between one month after surgery and at final follow-up, demonstrated statistically significant improvement (P < 0.05). One patient underwent revision surgery. Conclusions Hip arthroscopy has good clinical outcomes in the treatment of OO of the acetabulum. Further study on the mechanism of secondary femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) caused by OO of the acetabulum is needed. More cases of arthroscopic excision and longer follow-up are also needed to better prove the clinical outcomes of hip arthroscopy for OO of the acetabulum.

Arthroscopic Labral Treatment in Adolescents: Clinical Outcomes With Minimum 5-Year Follow-up

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 870-875 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jody M. Litrenta ◽  
Brian H. Mu ◽  
Austin W. Chen ◽  
Itay Perets ◽  
Victor Ortiz-Declet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Hip Arthroscopy ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome Measures ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Labral Repair ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Labral Tears ◽  
Patient Reported

Background: The success of hip arthroscopy has led to increased application in younger populations. However, hip arthroscopy remains a challenging procedure, and its safety and efficacy in the adolescent population have been controversial. Most existing literature on outcomes in such patients contains only short-term follow-up, and a paucity of evidence is available regarding long-term outcomes in adolescents. Purpose: To report on clinical outcomes at a minimum 5-year follow-up in patients younger than 18 years who underwent arthroscopic treatment of labral tears. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Data were prospectively collected and retrospectively reviewed on all patients younger than 18 years who underwent hip arthroscopy in a tertiary hip preservation setting at a single institution. Patients were excluded if they had previous ipsilateral hip conditions or surgery. All patients underwent either labral repair or debridement for treatment of a labral tear. Patient-reported outcome measures were recorded at 3 months and at 1, 2, or a minimum of 5 years. These included the modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), Nonarthritic Hip Score, Hip Outcome Score–Sports Specific Subscale (HOS-SSS), visual analog scale, and patient satisfaction. Additionally, the abbreviated International Hip Outcome Tool and Short Form Health Survey were collected at latest follow-up. Results: The study included 44 hips in 32 patients that underwent arthroscopic labral repair (86.4%) or labral debridement (13.6%) between April 2008 and April 2011, with latest follow-up at a mean of 69.2 months (range, 60.0-89.9 months) postoperatively. The average age at surgery was 16.3 years (range, 14.2-17.9 years), and 39 hips from female patients. Statistically significant improvements were seen in all patient-reported outcome measures from preoperative to minimum 5-year follow-up. Improvements were noted at 1-year follow-up and maintained at minimum 5-year follow-up. At the latest follow-up, the Patient Acceptable Symptomatic State was achieved in 95.5% of patients for the mHHS and 72.7% for the HOS-SSS. Two patients subsequently underwent secondary arthroscopy on the ipsilateral hip; however, the survivorship of all hips was 100%. Conclusion: Hip arthroscopy for the treatment of labral tears in adolescents remains a technically challenging procedure that should be approached with appropriate caution. The results of the present study on a population treated in a specialized hip preservation center demonstrate that hip arthroscopy is a safe procedure with stable improvement in patient-reported outcome measures at 5 years.

scholarly journals Hip Arthroscopy has Good Clinical Outcomes in the Treatment of Osteoid Osteoma of the Acetabulum

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guanying Gao ◽  
Ruiqi Wu ◽  
Rongge Liu ◽  
Yingfang Ao ◽  
Jianquan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Osteoid Osteoma ◽  
Hip Arthroscopy ◽  
Alpha Angle ◽  
Ct Images ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Center Edge ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Outcome Tool

Abstract Background: Osteoid osteoma (OO) of the acetabulum is a relatively rare disease. The clinical outcomes of hip arthroscopy for treatment of OO of the acetabulum is still uncertain.Methods: We evaluated consecutive patients who were diagnosed with OO of the acetabulum and underwent hip arthroscopy for treatment in our hospital between January 2013 and March 2020. All patients underwent preoperative physical examination. Preoperative supine anteroposterior hip radiographs, cross-table lateral radiographs, CT images, and MR images were obtained for all patients. Alpha angle and lateral center-edge angle were measured before surgery. Supine anteroposterior hip radiographs and CT images were obtained for all patients postoperatively. Preoperative patient-reported outcomes (PROs), including visual analog scale (VAS), the International Hip Outcome Tool-12 (iHOT-12) and modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), and PROs at final follow-up were evaluated.Results: A total of 6 patients (mean age, 18.7 years; age range, 6-31 years; 5 males and 1 females) were included in this study. The average follow-up period after surgery was 28.3 months (range, 6–90 months). Before surgery, mean mHHS was 45.2±10.5 (range, 33-56), mean iHOT-12 was 33.3±14.5 (range, 13-49), and mean VAS was 8.2±1.0 (range, 7-9). At one month after surgery, mean mHHS was 78.7±1.9 (range, 77-81), iHOT-12 was 71.0±4.5 (range, 68-80), and mean VAS was 0. At the final post-operative follow-up, mean mHHS was 89.2±2.1 (range, 86-91), iHOT-12 was 93.5±5.0 (range, 88-98), and mean VAS was 0. All results, except VAS between one month after surgery and at final follow-up, demonstrated statistically significant improvement (P < 0.05). One patient underwent revision surgery.Conclusion: Hip arthroscopy has good clinical outcomes in the treatment of OO of the acetabulum.

scholarly journals Acetabular Morphologic Characteristics Predict Early Conversion to Arthroplasty After Isolated Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 188-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian D. Giordano ◽  
Benjamin D. Kuhns ◽  
Itay Perets ◽  
Leslie Yuen ◽  
Benjamin G. Domb
Keyword(s):  
Femoroacetabular Impingement ◽  
Hip Arthroscopy ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Preoperative Imaging ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Center Edge ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Outcome Scores ◽  
Outerbridge Grade ◽  
Tönnis Grade

Background: Hip arthroscopy in the setting of dysplasia and borderline dysplasia is controversial. Dysplasia severity is most often defined by the lateral center edge angle (LCEA) but can also be evaluated radiographically by the acetabular inclination (AI). Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose was to determine the effect of AI on outcomes after isolated hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). We hypothesized that patients with dysplasia would have higher rates of arthroplasty as well as inferior clinical and functional outcomes compared with patients who did not have dysplasia. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A hip arthroscopy registry was reviewed for participants undergoing arthroscopic correction of FAI from February 28, 2008, to June 10, 2013. Participants required a clinical diagnosis and isolated arthroscopic correction of FAI with preoperative imaging and intraoperative cartilage status recorded. AI dysplasia was defined as an AI greater than 10°, LCEA dysplasia as LCEA less than 18°, and borderline LCEA dysplasia as LCEA 18° to 25°. Patients without an acetabular deformity (LCEA 25°-40°; AI <10°) served as a control population. Postoperative variables included patient-reported outcome surveys with conversion to arthroplasty as the primary endpoint. Minimum 5-year outcome scores were obtained for 337 of 419 patients (80.4%) with an average follow-up of 75.2 ± 12.7 months. Results: This study included 419 patients: 9 (2%) with LCEA dysplasia, 42 (10%) with AI dysplasia, and 51 (12%) with borderline dysplasia. The AI but not LCEA was significantly correlated with lower outcome scores on the modified Harris Hip Score ( r = 0.13; P = .01), Non-Arthritic Hip Score ( r = 0.10; P = .04), and Hip Outcome Score–Sports Subscale ( r = 0.11; P = .04). A total of 58 patients (14%) underwent arthroplasty at 31 ± 20 months postoperatively. Patients with LCEA dysplasia had an arthroplasty rate of 56% (odds ratio, 8.4), whereas patients with AI dysplasia had an arthroplasty rate of 31% (odds ratio, 3.3), which was significantly greater than the rate for the nondysplastic cohort (13.5%; P < .0001). Patients with borderline LCEA dysplasia did not have increased rates of arthroplasty. A multivariate analysis found increasing age, increasing AI, Tönnis grade higher than 1, and femoral Outerbridge grade higher than 2 to be most predictive of conversion to arthroplasty. Conclusion: We found that an elevated AI, along with increasing age, Tönnis grade, and femoral Outerbridge grade significantly predict early conversion to arthroplasty after isolated hip arthroscopy. We recommend using the AI, in addition to the LCEA, in evaluating hip dysplasia before hip arthroscopy.

scholarly journals Prospective Randomized Comparison of Capsule Management Techniques During Hip Arthroscopy

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3_suppl2) ◽  
pp. 2325967119S0020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kostas John Economopoulos ◽  
Christopher Y. Kweon
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Hip Arthroscopy ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Alpha Angle ◽  
Labral Repair ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Outcome Score ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Management Techniques

Objectives: Capsular management during hip arthroscopy remains controversial. Studies evaluating this topic consist mostly of retrospective comparative reviews of prospectively gathered data on a large series of patients. The purpose of this study was to perform a prospective randomized trial to comparatively assess three commonly performed capsule management techniques. It was hypothesized that capsular closure during hip arthroscopy would result in superior outcomes compared to non-closing capsulotomy management techniques. Methods: Patients undergoing hip arthroscopy were randomly assigned into three groups at the time of surgery: 1) T-capsulotomy without closure (TC), 2) interportal capsulotomy without closure (IC), and 3) interportal capsulotomy with closure (CC). Inclusion criteria included patients with labral tear on advanced imaging, cam lesion with alpha angle greater than 55 degrees, center-edge angle less than 40 degrees, and Tönnis grade 0 or 1. Patients younger than 18, older than 55, or those with signs of clinical hip hypermobility or radiographic dysplasia were excluded from the trial. All patients underwent labral repair and femoral osteoplasty. Modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), Hip Outcome Score-Activities of Daily Living (HOS-ADL), and Hip Outcome Score-Sports Specific Subscale (HOS-SSS) was obtained preoperatively and at intervals up to 2 years. Other outcomes obtained included need for future hip surgery. Results: 50 patients were randomly allocated into each group. Patient demographics, preoperative patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and radiographic measures of impingement were similar between all three groups. Revision hip arthroscopy was performed in 5 TC patients, 2 IC patients and 0 CC patients (p=0.17). Conversion to hip arthroplasty occurred in 4 patients in the TC group, none in the IC or CC groups (p=0.48). All three groups showed increased PRO scores postoperatively compared to preoperative values (p<0.01). The CC group when compared to the TC group demonstrated superior mHHS (86.2 vs 76), HOS-ADL (85.6 vs 76.8), and HOS-SSS (74.4 vs 65.3) at the final 2 year follow up (p<0.001). The IC group demonstrated more modest improvements in outcomes compared to the TC group. The CC group showed greater improvement in HOS-SSS compared to the IC group at early follow up (65.6 vs 55.1, p>.001) that was not maintained at 2 years (74.4 vs 71.4, p=.28). Conclusion: Patients undergoing capsular closure during hip arthroscopy showed improved patient-reported and surgical outcomes compared to those with unrepaired T-capsulotomy or interportal capsulotomy. These results suggest that repair after capsulotomy may be a favorable arthroscopic capsule management technique, especially in respect to optimizing postoperative activities of daily living.

Age-Adjusted Normative Values for Hip Patient-Reported Outcome Measures

2021 ◽  
pp. 036354652110566
Author(s):  
Zachary T. Sharfman ◽  
Nathan Safran ◽  
Eyal Amar ◽  
Kunal Varshneya ◽  
Marc R. Safran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome Measures ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Multicenter Survey ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Age Dependent

Background: Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are essential clinical instruments used for assessing patient function, assisting in clinical decision making, and quantifying outcomes of surgical and nonsurgical management. However, PROMs are often designed using patients with preexisting pathology and typically assume that a patient without the pathology would have a perfect or near perfect score. This may result in unrealistic expectations or falsely underestimate how well a patient is doing after treatment. The influence of age on PROMs about the hip of healthy individuals has not been studied. Hypothesis: We hypothesize that in asymptomatic individuals hip-specific PROM scores will decrease in an age-dependent manor. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: In this multicenter survey study, volunteers who denied preexisting hip pathology and previous hip surgery completed 3 PROMs online or as traditional paper questionnaires. The International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT), the modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), and the Hip Outcome Score–Activities of Daily Living (HOS-ADL) and HOS—Sport were completed. Analysis of variance with a Tukey post hoc test was used to analyze differences in PROMs among subgroups. An independent-samples Student t test and a χ2 test were used to analyze differences in continuous and categorical data, respectively. Results: In total 496, 571, 534, and 532 responses were collected for the iHOT, mHHS, HOS-ADL, and HOS–Sport, respectively. Respondents’ PROMs were scored and arranged into 3 groups by age: <40 years, 40 to 60 years, and >60 years. The iHOT, mHHS, HOS-ADL, and HOS–Sport of these asymptomatic respondents all decreased in an age-dependent manner: iHOT (<40, 94.1; 40-60, 92.4; >60, 87.0), mHHS (<40, 94.8; 40-60, 91.3; >60, 89.1), HOS-ADL (<40, 98.4; 40-60, 95.0; >60, 90.9), and HOS–Sport (<40, 95.7; 40-60, 82.9; >60, 72.9) (analysis of variance between-group differences, P < .05). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the iHOT, mHHS, and HOS-ADL and HOS–Sport scores in asymptomatic people decrease in an age-dependent manner. It is important to compare a patient’s outcome scores with the age-normalized scores to establish an accurate reference frame with which to interpret outcomes.

scholarly journals Outcomes After Arthroscopic Management of Subspinous Impingement in Borderline Hip Dysplasia

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (7_suppl4) ◽  
pp. 2325967118S0011
Author(s):  
Daniel Feghhi ◽  
Srino Bharam ◽  
Jonathan Shearin
Keyword(s):  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Hip Dysplasia ◽  
Alpha Angle ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Arthroscopic Management ◽  
Hip Impingement ◽  
Patient Reported

Objectives: Arthroscopic management of femoroacetabular impingement in the setting of borderline hip dysplasia is controversial. There is concern for iatrogenic hip instability with rim-resection in an already structurally compromised acetabulum. Recently, there has been increased awareness of a prominent anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) resulting in subspinous impingement. The purpose of this study was to report on the outcomes of arthroscopic subspinous decompression in patients with symptomatic hip impingement and borderline hip dysplasia. Methods: An IRB approved retrospective study of patients with symptomatic hip impingement, borderline dysplasia (LCEA 18-24°) and prominent AIIS who failed conservative management and subsequently underwent arthroscopic subspinous decompression was conducted. Eighteen patients, 19 hips (4 male and 14 female, average age 28) were identified from 2012 to 2015. 3D-CT imaging was used to categorize AIIS morphology into Type 1, 2 or 3 (Hetsroni classification). Alpha angle and femoral version were determined as well. Patient-reported outcome scores (PROs) consisting of the modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), Hip Outcome Score-Activities of Daily Living (HOS-ADL) and Sport-Specific Subscale (HOS-SSS) were obtained preoperatively and at an average of 44 months postoperative (range, 23-61 months). Results: There were no postoperative complications or symptoms of instability. Fourteen hips were of Type 2 AIIS morphology and 6 were categorized as type 1. Femoral osteoplasty was performed in 17 hips (average alpha angle 66°). Repeated measures ANOVA revealed a significant improvement in all PROs from preop to latest follow-up; (mHHS 64.7, 93.4, p< .001; HOS-ADL 62.1, 94.6, p< .001; HOS-SSS 26.5, 93.4 p< .001). An ANCOVA revealed patients with type 2 AIIS had a significantly higher post-op mHHS than those with a type 1 morphology; (88.3, 95.6, p< .01). Conclusion: Arthroscopic AIIS decompression in patients with co-existing borderline dysplasia and subspinous impingement leads to favorable outcomes without compromising hip stability.

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